Isolated superior rectus palsy due to contralateral midbrain infarction.
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BACKGROUND Isolated superior rectus palsy due to a contralateral midbrain lesion has not been reported. CASE DESCRIPTION A 71-year-old woman suddenly developed diplopia. Examination showed that she had isolated superior rectus paresis. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a tiny infarct at the area of the oculomotor nucleus on the contralateral side. CONCLUSION Isolated superior rectus palsy may be caused by a contralateral midbrain lesion that selectively involves crossing superior rectus nerve fibers.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of neurology
دوره 60 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003